Posts Tagged ‘emergency department’
Rapid flu tests ease ERs, despite limits
MCGILL (CAN) — An analysis of 159 studies shows that rapid flu tests can be used to confirm the flu, but not to rule it out. Continue…
Monday, February 27, 2012 18:08 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Oct 24, 2011 10:56 - 0 Comments
White youth more likely to get CT scans
UC DAVIS (US) — White children are far more likely to receive CT scans in an emergency room after minor head trauma than African-American or Hispanic children, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 11, 2011 14:20 - 1 Comment
CT scans up 330 percent in 12 years
U. MICHIGAN (US) — The number of times CT scans were used in emergency rooms over a 12-year period rose 330 percent, or 11 times faster than the rate of ER visits, according to a new study. (more…)
